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Weather & Climate in Barcelona, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barcelona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 272.6 sq mi (706.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,990/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1384°N, 64.6877°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 9, 1997 | 26 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M7.0 | 141 km | 20 km |
| Jan 15, 2010 | 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.6 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.4 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1998 | 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.4 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Mar 21, 1990 | 106 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M5.4 | 108 km | 24 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.0 | 60 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2023 | 24 km ENE of San Antonio, Venezuela | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1997 | 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.8 | 32 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 23 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1998 | 35 km NNE of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.7 | 46 km | 38 km |
| Sep 13, 2022 | 75 km WNW of Barcelona, Venezuela | M4.7 | 75 km | 6 km |
| May 19, 2024 | 55 km ENE of Higuerote, Venezuela | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 49 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 40 km SSE of Porlamar, Venezuela | M4.6 | 123 km | 39 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 45 km N of Puerto Píritu, Venezuela | M4.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1992 | 31 km WNW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 1997 | 54 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 27 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.4 | 140 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 2 | 98 mph | 295 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 249 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1530 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 7.3 m | 4 | 90 km |
| 1929 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 50 | 112 km |
| 1853 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 67 km |
| 1997 | CARIACO-CUMANA | Earthquake | — | 81 | 141 km |
| 1802 | CUMANA | Earthquake | — | — | 27 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in |
Barcelona has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (0.6").